This Presidential Memorandum directs the Secretary of Education to enhance transparency in higher education admissions by improving the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The goal is to ensure that colleges and universities receiving federal funding are not using race …
House Resolution 633 recognizes Prince Hall for his contributions as a Revolutionary Era activist, Masonic leader, and his lasting impact on the African-American fight for justice. The resolution acknowledges Hall's role in forming the African Lodge #1, his advocacy against …
The Youth Voting Rights Act aims to expand youth access to voting and address barriers that hinder their participation in federal elections. It seeks to enforce the 26th Amendment, ensuring that age-based discrimination in voting is eliminated. The act includes …
The "Time Off to Vote Act" (H.R. 4908) mandates that employers provide employees with a minimum of two consecutive hours of paid leave to vote in federal elections. This leave can be used to vote, return mail-in ballots in person, …
The "Securing Academia from Foreign Entanglements Act" aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It seeks to prohibit institutions of higher education from receiving gifts or entering into contracts with "foreign countries of concern." These countries include those …
The Energy Workers Health Improvement and Compensation Fund Act aims to establish a fund to compensate energy workers for specific medical expenses related to their work environment. This includes conditions like asthma, heat-related illnesses, and other respiratory or cardiovascular diseases …
The Gun Safety Board and Research Act establishes a Gun Safety Board within the Department of Health and Human Services. The board's primary duties include conducting and funding research on firearm violence reduction and educating the public on the causes …
This House Resolution designates the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week." It recognizes the significant role farmers markets play in local economies, education, and promoting sustainable farming practices. The resolution highlights their contribution …
The "Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025" aims to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. It mandates the inclusion of a section on reproductive rights in the State Department's Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. The …
The National Guard and Reserve Student Loan Fairness Act aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It seeks to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces receive appropriate credit toward public service loan forgiveness. …
The Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2025 amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Forest Service Chief, to engage in contracts, grants, and agreements for ecosystem restoration activities. This includes …
The "Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood Act" (SEAS Act) aims to promote equity for aquaculture and seafood industries within the Department of Agriculture (USDA). It mandates reports on USDA spending, grant distribution, and support for aquaculture and seafood. The …
The Central Coast Heritage Protection Act aims to designate specific federal lands in California as wilderness and scenic areas. It also seeks to protect and enhance the ecological, recreational, cultural, and historical resources within these areas. The bill amends the …
This Senate resolution designates August 21, 2025, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day." It aims to raise awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl use and to support families affected by fentanyl-related tragedies. The resolution encourages the people of the …
Senate Resolution 368 commemorates the semicentennial of hip hop by designating August 11, 2025, as Hip Hop Celebration Day, August 2025 as Hip Hop Recognition Month, and November 2025 as Hip Hop History Month. The resolution acknowledges hip hop's origins, …